After my mother passed away, I found dozens of fine soaps and fancy negligees in a bottom drawer. Each was unopened, awaiting a "special occasion". This sad discovery taught me that to live our best life; we should treat every day as a special occasion, lest we miss our chance to do so!

I have great parents who give me all the unconditional love that I need, and my closest friends are like the siblings that I've never had. My key to enjoying each day is laughter and acceptance. Life is miraculous, and it is important to not get irritated over small issues.

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MS taught me that living my best life is in my mind. My body fails me, people fail me, but I have control over all of my own thoughts and most of my own actions. I can't always say what will happen to me, but I can always choose how I respond. Taking control of my thoughts is living my best life.

I have found the past three years that the best way to life your life is to believe in The Serenity Prayer, especially the first verse. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. I left an abuse marriage three years ago, then my only daughter fell ill and for a year we were hoping for a miracle but it did not happen, and I lost her on Dec. 5 last year; she was only 40 years old. For a long time I did not know why I was here and she was not, but with the help of my friends and believing in God, I am finally starting to life my life again.

Living your best life is about living with integrity and passing on what you have learned to others. It's about having strong beliefs and values and then having the courage to change them. It's about acceptance, passion and living without regret. It is about making mistakes while forgiving unconditionally.

Living your best life is taking every opportunity to enjoy the little things. It is life full of love from the young and innocent, full of knowledge and understanding from the experienced. Living your best life is giving of yourself freely and openly to people you love.

Of all the wise people who've graciously guided me, it is my three young daughters who continually and passionately teach me the most powerful truth I know. They remind me to live in only THIS moment. It is all we truly have, and it's right at the tip of our nose.

Believe in yourself; never give up dreams! I got hired as a flight attendant in my 50s. I put on my uniform, smile on my face and do a job I truly love. The added bonus of seeing the world and beautiful USA. Best of all, sharing this with my family.

If I have learned anything about life it's that God never put you in a situation that he doesn't plan on bringing you out of. No matter how hopeless you feel, the Lord will bring you through. With a little faith and a lot of patience everything will work out. When you get depressed, just put a smile on your face and know that everything will be OK!

-- Wilena Anderson

Maintain an optimistic, cheerful attitude. Treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself. Enjoy humor in daily life. Challenge yourself. Find your passion, indulge it often. Socialize with friends who you feel good around. Eat sensibly, drink water, walk daily. Stay open minded, informed, be kind, smile often.